Question 1

An ethical decision or action is one that is right according to some standard of behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One problem affirmative action programs have encountered is

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A)   that not all businesspeople favor such programs.
B)   the identification of minority groups.
C)   the government's reclassification of groups.
D)   the completion of the required paperwork.
E)   training the hard-core unemployed.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Increasing numbers of managers have adopted the socioeconomic model of social responsibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At Victoria's Secret, managerial approval is required whenever an employee makes a purchase at the store using an employee discount.Which factor affecting ethical behavior is Victoria's Secret seeking to control?

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A)   individual
B)   social
C)   moral
D)   circumstantial
E)   opportunityF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The major forces in consumerism are

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A)   individual consumer advocates
B)   consumer organizations
C)   consumer education programs
D)   consumer laws
E)   All of the above are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Ethical issues often arise out of business's relationships with investors, customers, employees, creditors, or competitors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The economic model of social responsibility emphasizes profits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Recently, consumers and the government have been losing an increasing number of product liability lawsuits against sellers of defective products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The law that established the Environmental Protection Agency was the

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A)   National Environmental Policy Act of 1970.
B)   Clean Air Amendment of 1970.
C)   Resource Recovery Act of 1970.
D)   Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1984.
E)   Clean Air Act Amendment of 1977.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Relationships with customers and coworkers rarely create ethical problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Much consumer-oriented legislation has grown out of the statement of six rights, which became known as the consumer bill of rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Air and water quality may be improving, but land pollution is still a serious problem in many areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In support of their position, proponents of the socioeconomic model argue that businesses should be allowed to ignore social issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the steps in developing and implementing a program of social responsibility?

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A)   planning
B)   the social audit
C)   commitment of employees
D)   appointment of a director
E)   commitment of top executivesF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Erin decides to try out her new iron on the pesky wrinkles she has on her legs.She suffers rather severe burns and is infuriated with the manufacturer because she feels her right to safety has been violated.Is Erin correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, the right to safety implies that a customer will never be injured by a product.
B)   Yes, the iron should have been recalled when this defect was first discovered.
C)   No, products must be safe for their intended use, and Erin's experiment was clearly beyond the intended use.
D)   No, as long as the instructions mentioned that when ironing skin burns sometimes occur, they are not to blame.
E)   No, the company instead violated her right to choose.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Rose Martinez walked into her office and found a large, extravagant bouquet on her desk.Before she had time to read the card, her secretary said it was from Mr.Tanner at Zero Corporation.The secretary knew Mr.Tanner was trying to negotiate a sales deal with the company.Thus, she remarked that the beautiful flowers should help Ms.Martinez make her decision.Although Ms.Martinez did not know how to respond to Mr.Tanner's gift, she thought an answer might be in her company's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sales procedures
B)   sales manual
C)   employee handbook
D)   code of ethics
E)   sales training tapesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Fairness and honesty in business are two important ethical concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the most important legislation in improving the condition of U.S.waters?

Accepted Answer

A)   National Environmental Policy Act
B)   Clean Water Act
C)   Water Quality Improvement Act
D)   Water Pollution Control Act
E)   Resource Conservation and Recovery ActF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

What is an affirmative action program? Be certain to detail the objectives of such programs in your answer.

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Question 20

The governments of the United States and Canada have recently signed an agreement to cooperate in eliminating acid rain.Their efforts are primarily an attempt to reduce

Accepted Answer

A)   water pollution.
B)   hazardous waste.
C)   noise pollution.
D)   land pollution.
E)   northern precipitation.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

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